A Challenge object

tornado33 · #1 15-01-2008, 01:16 PM

Ok fellow imagers, Id like to set down a challenge. See if we can image this.
The dedicated CCD'ers might have an advantage but I will give it a go with the 300mm lens next opportunity.
Scott

Alchemy (Clive) · #2 15-01-2008, 05:43 PM

Exact co-ordinates ? RA DEC

tornado33 · #3 15-01-2008, 05:57 PM

06 h 32m 52s dec 05deg 31mins 23secs will get you right on target
Scott

theodog (Jeff) · #4 15-01-2008, 06:58 PM

Ok

theodog (Jeff) · #5 29-01-2008, 07:47 AM

I did have some time to have a go at this challange.
9x5minL Dark and stacked MaximDL.
I believe its just there.

A more accurate position;
6h 36m 59s
+05 32 04

tornado33 · #6 29-01-2008, 12:56 PM

Good on ya mate!
Scott

Gama · #7 31-01-2008, 06:01 PM

Jeepers, look were Jeff took the image from.. I bet he had to STOP down his scope to 30mm not to over expose the ccd !!!.

Theo

Terry B · #8 01-02-2008, 09:16 PM

I had a go at this last night. The image just shows it with some stretching.
I took it with my genesis CCD (similar to an ST7) binned 2x2 through my VC200L 5 x 300secs. Unfortunately I forgot to take darks, flats etc at the 2x2 binning and only took unbinned ones so have had to fudge them from the unbinned files.
It needs much more exposure but as it is only a challenge object I didn't waste too much time.

theodog (Jeff) · #9 02-02-2008, 07:03 AM

Well done Terry.

I think we have turned Scott slightly green. Sorry Scott

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Garyh · #10 02-02-2008, 07:48 AM

That whole area on that side of the rosette neb looks very interesting!
I`ll give it a go if I get some clear skies in the next week either with a 200mm or the TV genesis.
cheers